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Press Releases - February 2005

Police Department

Prince George's County, Maryland
PRESS INFORMATION OFFICE
7600 Barlowe Road, Palmer Park, Maryland 20785
Phone 301-772-4710 / Fax 301-772-4948

February 16, 2005

PRESS RELEASE
Homicide on Columbia Terrace in Landover

            Prince George’s County, Maryland…The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred inLandover,Maryland.

On February 16, 2005, at approximately 3:00 p.m., two male suspects forced their way into a house in the 6500 block of Columbia Terrace.  Once inside, at least one of the suspects shot a male resident of the home multiple times prior to fleeing the house.  Upon arrival, police located the victim lying on the floor inside of the home.  The victim was then transported to Prince George’s Hospital Center where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

The victim has been identified as 31-year old Kerry Antonio Bennett.  He lived at the home where the shooting occurred.  There is no additional suspect information, and a motive has not been determined.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (301) 772-4925.  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.  A cash reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for the tip that leads to the arrest and indictment of the suspects.  The investigation is continuing.

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